Dunk and Hang on Rim (Video)

[Pantherdreams]

Originally Posted by luvhoops

I agree with everyone, lol. Yes, could go either way.

The player CHOSE to dunk the ball going in a forward motion and then hung on the rim for safety. It was his choice. He could have dropped in through the hoop with no rim contact. He chose to put himself in that deleterious position so why should the officials allow him to use the "safety" reason for hanging on the rim? Seems a bit strange to reward someone for making a poor decision.

What poor decision did he make? To dunk the ball hard? Ya he could have dropped it in, or laid it in, or not dunked at all. UNless he's choosing to do something illegal its not a poor choice. Would you not protect the jump shooter because they could have shot a set shot. Or not protect someone shooting a floater because they could have taken a pullup or power layup? Kids taking two wild steps to take an ill advised shot are still entitled to protection under the rules, or does bad footwork now equate no protection?

If kids can make choices about how they shoot the ball and the rules allow/expect them to be able to be protected and land safely . . . just because we don't like hard, showy dunks doesn't mean they get penalized.